South Beach Travel Guide

Carlsbad

A coastal road with a bridge over water, surrounded by snow-covered land and a sunset sky.
A pebbly beach with a person walking, a lighthouse in the distance, and a sandy shore.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and rocky cliffs.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, waves crashing onto the beach, and a clear sky.
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Stay near popular South Beach attractions

South Carlsbad State Beach

9.2/10 (226 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
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Top hotels in South Beach

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA
The price is 4.305.000 ₫ per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
4.305.000 ₫
5.885.245 ₫ total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Property was very nice but restaurant was nice but odd variety of food."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is 2.655.188 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
2.655.188 ₫
2.978.988 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,422 reviews)
"I love the location, the room, the breakfast. It is a great place with easy access to all of our favorite places. This is our 6th time staying and we will return."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
The price is 2.913.750 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
2.913.750 ₫
3.269.083 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"We stayed here for a week and everything was great! Very good location with grocery store and restaurants around. Front desk is very nice and helpful, especially Addison, will be back in the future!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
The price is 2.517.900 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
2.517.900 ₫
2.824.957 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,705 reviews)
"Great staff clean rooms"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
The price is 3.659.250 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
3.659.250 ₫
4.131.745 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"This is a cute little hotel by the ocean. Although we were only there for 2 nights, our stay was jam packed at Legoland. Had we more time, we would have taken advantage of nearby beach access and enjoyed the ocean even more. Our room was cute, a few spots in the bathroom needed more cleaning attention ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
The price is 5.102.475 ₫ per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
5.102.475 ₫
5.868.215 ₫ total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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Where to stay in South Beach

Find the best South Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

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North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

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Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center and Batiquitos Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.

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Photo by Kristin Patton
Open Photo by Kristin Patton

Olde Carlsbad

While visiting Olde Carlsbad, you might make a stop by sights like The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Hosp Grove Trails.

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